42 Pa. C.S. § 8315

Current through P.A. Acts 2023-66

Section 8315 - Damages in actions for identity theft

In a civil action based on identity theft as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4120 (relating to identity theft), a court of competent jurisdiction may award damages as follows:

(1) Actual damages arising from the incident or $500, whichever is greater. Damages include loss of money, reputation or property, whether real or personal. The court may, in its discretion, award up to three times the actual damages sustained, but not less than $500.

(2) Reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

(3) Additional relief the court deems necessary and proper.

42 Pa.C.S. § 8315

2002, June 19, P.L. 430, No. 62, § 3, effective in 60 days.